A longtime Italian establishment is closing in Monmouth County this month.
Fratello’s Restaurant has been serving Sea Girt “the best seafood, steak and Italian dishes” for two decades, and now it is shutting its doors for the last time, the staff announced on Instagram.
We have spent 20 years making memories, meeting friends, working with the best people in the service industry, shaking many martinis and being part of this amazing local community (especially Sea Girt).
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Closing this chapter is not easy for the Fratello’s family but we leave with endless gratitude. Thank you & we love you all.
While specific details weren’t given in their post, they did say that Fratello’s has been sold, and the new owners will open another restaurant in that space in spring 2027.
fratellosrestaurant via Instagramfratellosrestaurant via InstagramFratello’s last day open for business will be Oct. 14, 2026.
If you want one last chance to enjoy a meal at Fratello’s, these are their operating hours:
Monday through Thursday: 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
fratellosrestaurant via Instagramfratellosrestaurant via InstagramThey are located at 810 The Plaza in Sea Girt, NJ.
Starting Wednesday, Oct. 7 through the 14th there will be live bands performing daily. The owners ask patrons new and old to join them for “delicious food, fun, live music, and endless celebrations” as they bid farewell to their beloved community.
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